The Medway Handyman wrote:
I've struggled with my pricing structure over the last 18 months in two
ways.

One is to ensure I'm getting the hourly rate I want/need and not
undercharging and the other is to ensure the structure is easily understood
by the customer and appears congruent & clear.

If anyone would care to look at http://www.medwayhandyman.co.uk/charges.htm
and comment I'd appreciate it.

Its hard to comment without knowing what typical job times are turning
out to be, and what level of turnover you are seeking to achieve. If
anything though, the pricing seems a little on the low side.

I notice you have simplified it and removed the bits about pre-booked
half days etc. You could go further and simply say:

Minimum charge (includes 30 mins of work): £30
up to 1 hour for £50, and then £20/hour for time over that.

That would give a day rate of £190 with some front end loading for short
jobs.

(pick your own numbers obviously)

Is there a particular reason for the non linearity at four hours? (i.e.
you are adding £15/hour until then, then add £20, then drop to £10).

You perhaps should spell out that this is the labour charge only and
excludes materials.


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Cheers,

John.

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